Debated in Parliament on 15 Oct 2024.
Mr Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim asked the Minister for Transport what are the plans by the Land Transport Authority to increase connectivity, specifically bus services, between the farms and businesses in the Lim Chu Kang, Neo Tiew and Kranji areas and the estates in Choa Chu Kang, Limbang and Yew Tee, so that more residents and employees of such businesses can benefit from it.
Currently, the agricultural establishments in Lim Chu Kang, Neo Tiew and Kranji are served by Service 975, which connects to Choa Chu Kang and Bukit Panjang Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) stations daily. During Sundays and public holidays when the demand is higher, there is also Service 925M, which connects to Kranji, Marsiling and Woodlands MRT stations. Residents of Choa Chu Kang, Limbang and Yew Tee can reach these agricultural establishments by transferring to Service 975 or 925M at Choa Chu Kang and Kranji MRT stations. Ridership on both services to the agricultural establishments is generally low, with an average of up to 30 passengers for each service during the one-hour period with the highest demand daily.
In September 2022, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) supported an application by a private bus operator to operate a private shuttle service on weekends and public holidays between Kranji MRT station and the agricultural establishments in Lim Chu Kang, Neo Tiew and Kranji. However, the private shuttle service was eventually ceased in December 2023 as it was not financially viable due to low ridership.
LTA will continue to monitor the travel demand in tandem with new developments in the area and review public transport options as needed.
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